Questions for Videos
| How did the teacher make sure that the students were able to demonstrate their thinking, answer the question? |
| Wasn't satisfied with just their answer, she asked probing questions, gave them a minute to think, was rigorous, asked more questions trying to get them to extend their thinking |
| What are some features of the learning environment that support this questioning? |
| done this before, her willingness to stay out of the discussion, subtle probing, didn't "talk" a lot, kids felt comfortable, didn't critique answers |
| How does asking higher order thinking questions and eliciting explanations improve students’ learning? |
| had to explain their thinking, probing questions that continued to extend their thinking, helps their writing when they have a discussion to reflect on what was said, helps them to hear what other kids think |
| How do you ensure a culture that engages every student, every question, every time? |
| based on the way she responded kids felt safer to answer and continue giving responses, reaches out to quiet kids who won't volunteer, all were expected to say something, smaller groups perhaps for discussion circle, could use today's meet for a discussion |